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Old 05-15-2012, 08:15 AM   #16 (permalink)
 
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I'm glad it all fit in! I'm just trying to wrap my head around unpacking and setting up a tent every night then packing it all up again in the morning! I'm sure you've got it all figured out, though.... or if you don't now, you will in 45 days! Hope you all have a fantastic time!
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Glad you were able to fit it all in! I can't imagine how much stuff you must have!
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WOW! What a trip! Can't wait to read all about it ...
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I'm glad it all fit in! I'm just trying to wrap my head around unpacking and setting up a tent every night then packing it all up again in the morning! I'm sure you've got it all figured out, though.... or if you don't now, you will in 45 days! Hope you all have a fantastic time!
Well, for the most part we will only be re-packing tents/camp every other day, not daily.... But I agree, it's going to be a pain! I figure after a few times of doing it, we will have it down pat and be able to do it in no time.... hopefully....

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Glad you got everything to fit! Since I leave for my own vacation tomorrow, I won't be around to send you off, so I hope you have a wonderful trip and I can't wait to hear all about it!!
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This sounds like a longer version of one of my childhood road trips! I can't wait to read about your adventure!
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Wow! How fun and what wonderful sights you will be seeing. Hot Springs National Park is my hometown....hope you enjoy it!!
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WOW, what an adventure this is going to be. I am trying to picture a van packed with all that stuff and still have room for 7 people, I barely fit the stuff we need for a weeks vacation and 4 people. Can't wait to follow along on your adventure.
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WOW, what an adventure this is going to be. I am trying to picture a van packed with all that stuff and still have room for 7 people, I barely fit the stuff we need for a weeks vacation and 4 people. Can't wait to follow along on your adventure.
Thanks everyone! We are out of here it two days.... I still have a lot of things to do; but should easily get it done by tomorrow evening.... Were heading out Sunday morning and I hope to post my first update by Monday.... Thanks again for following along
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Hope you have a wonderful trip! Don't forget to take a photo of the loaded van!
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Thanks, the first couple of pics show how loaded the top of the van was/is and a bit of the inside (stuff stuffed in between kids seats)- the trunk was so full I could not get a pic, because it literally can't be opened without stuff falling out

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